Budapest Sundays: ARAZ Rolls Out New Lunch Menu

ARAZ Restaurant’s Sunday lunch in Budapest: customizable 2–3 courses, weekly-changing menu by Chef Áron Barka, drink and coffee included, family-friendly city-center dining at Dohány utca 42–44.
when: 2026.02.01., Sunday
where: 1074 Budapest, Dohány utca 42-44.

Budapest’s ARAZ Restaurant is keeping Sundays delicious in 2026 with a customizable two- or three-course lunch menu right in the city center at 1074 Budapest, Dohány Street (Dohány utca) 42–44. Every weekend from 12:00 to 14:30, diners can choose from three soups, five mains, and three desserts, then settle in with an included drink and coffee. Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team refresh the lineup weekly so regulars never get bored.

What’s on the Menu

Soups:
– Bakony outlaw soup (Bakonyi betyárleves)
– Creamy garlic soup with cheese toast
– Frankfurt soup with sausage chips

Mains:
– Tonkatsu Japanese breaded pork cutlet, spiced potatoes, pickled cucumber and cabbage
– Beef lasagna with four-cheese sauce
– Roast turkey with horseradish sauce, French toast, roasted beet salad
– Tomato-braised cabbage with veggie patty (vegetarian)
– Breaded cod with spinach risotto

Desserts:
– Banana bundt cake, chocolate ice cream, salted peanut caramel
– Cottage cheese strudel with vanilla custard
– Sachertorte (Sacher cake)

Price, Drinks, and Details

Two courses are about USD 18.80 per person, three courses about USD 22.90. Each menu includes one mineral water or soft drink, one glass of wine or beer, and a cup of coffee. A 12% service charge is added to the final bill. For bookings of more than 10 people, email the restaurant. Arriving by car? Show your bill at reception before leaving to validate your parking ticket.

Sunday Dates in 2026

It’s on every Sunday: 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22; 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29; 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26; 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31; 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28; 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26; 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30; 09/06, 09/13, 09/20, 09/27; 10/04, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25; 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29; 12/06, 12/13, 12/20 — all in Budapest.

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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with flexible two- or three-course options and kid-pleasing picks like lasagna and breaded cod
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Central Budapest location (Dohány utca) is easy to reach for tourists staying downtown
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No Hungarian needed—staff in city-center restaurants typically speak English and the menu items are familiar
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Great value for U.S. travelers: ~$19–$23 includes a drink, a glass of wine/beer, and coffee
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Weekly menu refresh keeps repeat visits interesting during a longer Budapest stay
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Easy access: metro, tram, and bus lines abound nearby; validated parking helps if you’re driving
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Combines local flavors (Bakony soup, strudel) with international comfort dishes—good for cautious eaters - Not a marquee “bucket-list” event; it’s a nice meal rather than a cultural must-see compared with thermal baths or the Parliament tour
Cons
ARAZ isn’t an internationally famous restaurant brand, so it lacks the name recognition U.S. visitors might expect
Limited time window (Sundays 12:00–14:30) may clash with sightseeing plans or day trips
12% service charge added—still fair value, but different from U.S. tipping norms and easy to overlook

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